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Sheet Copper Sculpture (Mon – Thurs, 6 – 9 January 2025)
This course offers a fantastic opportunity, over four consecutive days, to explore the sculptural possibilities of sheet copper working. Sheet copper is a soft easily shaped metal which is outdoor durable and can take a variety of finishes.
Dates & Times
Monday 6th, Tuesday 7th, Wednesday 8th & Thursday 9th January 2025 10.00 – 17.00
Session & Places
4 Sessions with 9 places on the course
Cost
£480.00
Tutor
Robert Worley
Practicing Artist and Tutor.
Member of Royal Society of Sculptors, MRSS
Website: www.robertworley.com
What Will I Learn
What Will I Do
Day one
Learn how to shape and dome sheet copper using heat, mallets and formers. Explore surface working techniques including planishing, repoussé and chasing.
Create your own designs from paper templates to overlay on sheet copper and use as cutting profiles for assembly.
Day Two
Further techniques for cutting and shaping copper including plasma cutting and box folding.
Day Three
Joining copper including brazing, soldering bolting and riveting.
Day Four
Surface finishes, patinas, waxes and enamelling effects to finish your sheet copper artwork.
After the first day general introduction to techniques and starter exercises, this becomes a personal project lead course with ongoing technical demonstrations in a well setup metalworking studio. Bring along inspiration for what you would like to make including sketch books, written notes or photographic inspiration.
Additional Information
Please note there will be a 1 hour lunch break each day (lunch not provided)
Basic materials are all included
Open to all levels including beginners
Health and Safety briefing will be given
What Should I Bring
It is essential to wear old clothes and strong footwear